This is a countdown of the major financial events of 2013, starting with the "dama" gold-buying frenzy. The term "dama" literally means "aunty" and is a term for Chinese middle-aged, bargain-hunting women.

The second major financial event of 2013 was Alipay's "Balance treasure." Watch to find out more about this controversial initiative.

The third major financial event of 2013 was the development of online lending. While it offered much higher rates of return, a much higher risk was involved as well.

China's air pollution has hit hazardous levels. Beijing has experienced very heavy smog that has affected daily life for its residents.

This short video introduces a very touching story that happened in real life: a story of compassion, mutual assistance and hope.

A very touching story presented by the people who lived through this simultaneously scary and enlightening life experience- how it all started as a game and turned into a desperate effort to survive.

The third chapter of a story of humanity and courage. Simple people walking in a park hear someone calling for help and run to rescue him and his friends, turning into instant heroes.

The last chapter of a moving story with a happy ending. The protagonists talk about their feelings and thoughts.

This video introduces the Ferghana horse, which is the oldest and rarest breed of horses in the world today.

A 21-year-old Sichuan Normal University graduate is asking for a loan of two million RMB so she can give her parents a happy and healthy life.

Although Fan Shibei is getting numerous responses to her request, some aren't as she had expected.

What is true filial piety?

National Day means "crazy shopping" in Japan for Chinese tourists.

"The Waiting" is a short film about life in the big city for one unfortunate Chinese family. In part one, let yourselves be introduced to the characters and their story.

Andy Lau is one of Hong Kong's most successful singers and actors. He has been in over 150 films since the 1980s, and has had a successful career as a Cantonese pop singer. In this interview, he reminisces about his early days as a singer and talks about his recent album.

This video is an introduction to the origins and location of the Shaolin Temple, the center and origin of Shaolin kung fu.

The video discusses the uniqueness of Shaolin kung fu's weapons as well as the importance of achieving Zen in practicing this mysterious martial art.

Shaolin monks have travelled and performed around the world, bringing praise and attention to Shaolin kung fu.

This video is an introduction to the art of the Wudang Sword and the life of Master Chen, a world-renowned martial artist.

Those learning the sword may think of all the chivalry and heroic qualities associated with such, but further practice will lead to a deeper understanding of such notions.

The sword is a symbol of the martial world and becoming one with the sword is the highest, most ideal state one can attain.

Every art has its own peculiarity and, as an art, paper cutting has its own special way of representing reality through the eyes of the artist who is often observing the world from the most simple and natural point of view.